Do you fly in RVSM airspace? Or do you manage aircraft that fly in RVSM airspace? Do you fly air tours under § 91.147?
If your answer to any of the above-questions is “yes”, then you should be familiar with letters of authorization (“LOAs”). But do you understand who actually needs to apply for and be issued an LOA? Many aircraft owners and operators aren’t sure. The short answer is that the operator of the aircraft must apply for and be issued an LOA. But if you would like a more detailed explanation of why that is the right answer, please read my latest article on the topic: Whose Letter of Authorization Is It Anyway?.
